Fortress Heiligendamm – a whole area becomes a high-security compound
To protect leaders at the G8 summit in Heiligendamm Germany is mounting the biggest police operation the country has ever seen. Protest is likely to centre on Rostock. more...
Summit in figures: Eight countries make up two-thirds of world economy
The G8 countries are a grouping of economic superlatives. However, the relationships of global power are no longer fully reflected in this group of nations. more...
Fighting poverty has always been a topic at the G8 summit
The war on poverty is on the agenda of the G8 summit yet again. So far the industrial nations have only been able to agree on modest measures. That is why all eyes will be on Heiligendamm to bring about a sea change. more...
